Improvements / Remodeling

Improving your home can be one of the things you are looking to do in 2016. Whether you believe this improvement can come from adding a new conservatory to your home, or expanding in other ways such as the roof, your home is an important part of your life and needs to be right. Continue reading →

Last year, my husband and I decided that we were going to extend our house. We obtained all the planning permission from our local council and had the plans drawn up by an architect and were ready to go. But there was one last thing we needed to do. Continue reading →

There are many ways to improve your kitchen. From resizing to accommodate smaller or taller family members to making changes to maximize space and function, trying to decide what to do can often feel overwhelming. Then when you add on the logistics of actually getting the renovation done, it’s no wonder you feel like you might be about to have a panic attack! Continue reading →

Every season it seems as though your home needs a variety of repairs. Those that are important in the winter may not be vital in the hot summer months and those in the autumn may not be necessary in either of those two seasons. If you are having problems with any of the following much-needed repairs, it’s time you seriously consider getting those things done. Continue reading →

It can feel extremely satisfying to give your home a small makeover from time to time. We need our lives to feel fresh so that we don’t end up bored of the same routine. While there are some routines you can’t change, such as the need to go to work, you can inject new excitement into your life by changing things up a little, and revamping your home is a great way to achieve just that. Continue reading →

Improving the home is always in the back of everyone’s mind, and the end of the summer is the ideal time to consider making some renovations or adding something attractive to the property. When thinking of home improvements, cost-effectiveness should be a major consideration, and with that in mind, here are 5 ways to transform the home without having to take out a second mortgage. Continue reading →

The easiest way to cut costs while repairing your house is to do it yourself. But repair work is easier said than done. For most people breaking down a wall or constructing a signpost with recycled wood is a daunting task. Continue reading →

There are many advantages to having a gym or workout room at home. It is convenient, there is no waiting and once you have the right equipment in place, it is pretty much free. What is the right equipment? There are so many choices these days it is hard to tell. It is a fairly big investment and you will hopefully be using it often so it is important to get it right from the start. Continue reading →

Are you getting older, but don’t want to move out of the comfort of your own home? Well, no one can blame you- staying in the house you’re comfortable in and settled into is a big deal. Instead of moving to a new home or possibly into an assisted living community, here are ten specific improvements you can make that will allow you to stay and enjoy living in your existing home. Continue reading →